Haydock
FlatClass 41m2f
Verdict
Verdict
Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and this looks a good opportunity for NIGHTSINWHITESATIN to gain a deserved first success of 2026 after a series of runner-up efforts. Pol Roger is feared most on the back of a recent Ayr success, while fellow course scorer Pearl Eye can also have a say. Storm Point completes the shortlist on his first go over this trip.
Nightsinwhitesatin
Pol Roger
Pearl Eye
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Sharp MoveJ: Tom MarquandT: William HaggasF: 41-88- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictWide-margin winner of 1¼m Newcastle maiden in November. Only twice raced since and not discredited on his handicap bow despite coming in last of 8 at Sandown (1¼m, good to soft) 6 days ago. Tongue strap goes on for first time. May do better.
2. Freddie Steady GoJ: Tom EavesT: Susan CorbettF: 7718- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 82
VerdictBumper winner but caused a major upset on third Flat start when landing 7f novice at Carlisle in May. Beaten under 3 lengths when eighth of 16 in 9f York handicap debut. Not out of things.- 3. NightsinwhitesatinJ: C. HorganT: Edward BethellF: 442-24222
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 48
VerdictWon back-to-back 1¼m handicaps at Nottingham/Newbury last summer. Yet to score this term but is knocking on the door, runner-up for the fourth time in 3-runner handicap at Hamilton (1½m, good to firm) last time. A likely player once more. 
4. Mehmas ChampionJ: David ProbertT: David O'MearaF: 342-6900- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictFairly useful performer for Andreas Wohler in Germany (fourth in the German 2000 Guineas) but nothing like that level for current yard and difficult to recommend until showing more.
5. High PointJ: Greg FairleyT: Iain JardineF: 15-301000- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictWon at Yarmouth in June (11.5f, soft) in June, Has finished last in 3 handicaps since joining his new stable but could take a step forward now returned to a longer trip/softer ground.
6. ItsneverjustoneJ: Hector CrouchT: David LoughnaneF: 1085-4460- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictBack-to-back winner of 7f handicaps last summer. Returned in good nick with in-frame finishes at Doncaster/Thirsk in the spring but well held on his last 2 runs. Upped markedly in distance now.- 7. Pearl EyeJ: Lauren YoungT: Jim GoldieF: 34136146
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictScored at Hamilton and Ayr for his new yard this summer and posted another solid effort with sixth of 13 in handicap back at Ayr (1¼m, good) 24 days ago. This course winner can make his presence felt once more. 
8. Pomme PommeJ: Clifford LeeT: Jack ChannonF: 1352-9537- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictA 5-time winner (including over C&D) in 2025. Largely below par this season though and only seventh of 9 in all-weather handicap at Lingfield (1¼m) 12 days ago.- 9. Pol RogerJ: Rhys ElliottT: Michael DodsF: 908-82341
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictEnded a long losing sequence in 13-runner handicap at Ayr (1¼m, good to firm) 26 days ago. Up 6 lb but this course scorer should remain competitive. 
10. Arcadian NightsJ: Charles BishopT: Mark LoughnaneF: 50045-465- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictHasn't shown his form on turf in 6 attempts since August 2023 and went with little fluency after a 5-month absence when fifth of 7 in handicap at Sandown (1¼m, good) 28 days ago. Others are much preferred.
11. Knight Of GloryJ: Sean LeveyT: David MenuisierF: 41-605- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- hood, blinkers and eyeshields
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 68
VerdictFairly useful 1m winner at his best. Off 4 months and hooded when a tailed-off last of 5 on his handicap debut at Lingfield (9f, good to firm) in June. Eyeshields and blinkers go on for the first time after another break.
12. Blue To BlueJ: David AllanT: Ruth JeffersonF: 12-925030- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictTriple winner for Karl Burke in 2025. Mixed bag for new connections, running one of his lesser races when twelfth of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (9f, good to firm) 23 days ago. This course winner has it to prove.
13. Night PatrolJ: Sam JamesT: Julie CamachoF: 7813-80- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 90
VerdictFairly useful 7f juvenile winner for Richard Hannon. Well held in 7f handicaps at Beverley and Doncaster for his new yard in early summer though. Takes a big step up in trip now.
14. Storm PointJ: Ashley LewisT: Ed WalkerF: 954-1617- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
Verdict€140,000 Blue Point gelding. Firmly on the up when doubling his tally at Newbury (1m, good to soft) in June. Didn't meet expectations over same C&D (good to firm) latest but not out of things stepping up in trip here back on softer ground.- Unnamed Favourite
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